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SV52 HLC

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 HLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016

front suspension damping requires attention

handbrake travel

offside brake pipes at union corroded

offside front tie rod slight play offside front track rod end slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2016

Fuel pipe leaking REAR (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front suspension damping requires attention

handbrake travel

offside brake pipes at union corroded

offside front tie rod slight play offside front track rod end slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,722 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 98,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded double pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,399 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 94,274 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 87,971 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 81,580 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 81,580 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,656 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 75,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 69,703 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 69,703 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 54,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 39,297 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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SV52 HLC is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 79,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV52 HLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SV52 HLC is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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